The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new guidance on using social media to help determine if telework is a reasonable accommodation at federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. However, one lawyer told HR Brew that employers should take caution before looking at workers’ social media.The Trump
Big news from enterprise software giant SAP this week, as the company announced a new integration between its core HR product, SAP SuccessFactors, and SmartRecruiters, an AI-powered ATS platform the company acquired last September.The Wednesday announcement is the latest effort by SAP to integrate that ATS into its broader HCM
Welcome to the inaugural edition of our Business of Benefits series, where we’ll spotlight benefits that are driving value for HR leaders, digging into their design and ROI.If you’re interested in talking about a workplace benefit you love for an upcoming edition, click here to get in touch. You can
The share of first-time home buyers reached a record low of 21% in 2025, while the average age creeped higher, according to the National Association of Realtors. As the housing market feels unattainable for many Americans in an uncertain economy, some employers are stepping in to offer the education needed
When President Trump tapped Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to run his labor department in early 2025, the Republican former representative from Oregon was seen as one of Trump’s more sensible Cabinet nominations, even earning a moniker as “the one Trump pick Democrats actually like.”Chavez-DeRemer had a history supporting organized labor. Her
After slowly closing for decades, the gender pay gap started to expand again in 2024. A new report from Glassdoor highlights where the gap widened the most, and what role employers can play in creating fair workplaces for women.Women’s wages often level off after 35, largely due to structural issues
Employers have a skill issue.A few years ago, it seemed CHROs and CEOs were always talking about becoming a “skills-based organization.” But as ChatGPT took over the world in late 2022, executives, consultants, and academics alike hypothesized that, thanks to AI’s ability to automate tasks, there would be an imperative
Ferrari may have a really fast car, but it’s not really that useful without the fuel powering its systems.Recruiting teams are racing to incorporate new AI tools into sourcing, screening, scheduling, and other steps along the TA process. As teams spend more time working alongside AI technology, the data underneath
More small businesses are getting their employees ready for their golden years.Nearly one-third (30%) of US small businesses (those with between two and 99 employees) offered their employees a retirement plan in 2025, up from 19% in 2019, according to a recent report from payroll platform Gusto. That means 21.1
Federal labor agencies recently overturned two Biden-era policies concerning gig worker and joint employer status.The decisions could have implications for HR teams at organizations that employ large shares of independent contractors, or those that work for franchisors or staffing firms.DOL moves to rescind 2024 independent contractor rule. On Feb. 26,
Participation in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) grew 8% from 2014–2023. Now, the Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging more employers to offer the benefit, according to a new report.ESOPs allow employees to become part owners in their employer’s business. Ownership can grow over time, and can be offered instead
People who see primary care physicians on a regular basis tend to have lower overall health costs, but the number of doctors who provide these services has dwindled in recent years. Over 100 million Americans encountered challenges accessing primary care as of 2023, according to a report from the National
Has in-office work fully bounced back?The majority (87%) of job listings on career platform JobLeads are for roles that require workers to be fully onsite, according to January data from the site—7% offer a hybrid option and 6% are remote. The amount of occupied office space is also on the
Andrea Lucas, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a letter to Fortune 500 companies on Feb. 26, reminding them that they are required to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.The letter is the latest warning to companies that DEI programs may
The once common ritual fell out of fashion following the Great Recession, until this year.
It was a big year for HR appointments and departures. Here are some of the most notable.